Will You Be There?
Since our initial cast meeting in October, students have been working flat out on producing and rehearsing the main school production of 'Legally Blonde'. The show has been a fantastic experience to work on and as we enter the final weeks, the excitement amongst the cast and crew, who cannot wait to share their work, is building.
With each new year students are brilliant and taking on multiple aspects of the performance. Undertaking leading roles or working behind the scenes in wider teams. Everyone has shown an amazing level professionalism and drive to make this show a success.
The ensemble has been working hard to learn the bigger numbers in the performance. On Thursday, they finished a piece inspired by a 90s workout DVD. This number involves incredibly complex logistics and asks a lot of our advance dances, who must use skipping ropes in tandem, dance and sing, all at the same time! The end result was mind blowing and I felt incredibly proud of the cast for working on something so challenging.
The dance captains have worked hard to make the choreography more accessible that ever, live streaming the dance moves to the largest Ensemble we have ever had and providing additional videos to the whole cast so they can attend intervention and other academic commitments.
On Tuesday, the whole cast have been coming together to learn the songs with Mr. Drake and the music department. This year has seen the return of the Golden Tickets for excellent effort throughout a long rehearsal process. These students are welcome to perform in every single showing at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre. We have also issued more Platinum tickets than ever. These have given many members of the ensemble a chance to take on a leading role.
Named cast have been coming together to undertake the exceptionally tricky task of blocking complex performances and musical theatre. I can safely say that the talent they have displayed will not disappoint in February. Principle cast have also been attending workshops with some West End professionals in order to improve their own practice. With one visitor playing a current leading role in a popular west end musical and another on the way!
I consider myself lucky to be working alongside a cast of such amazing young people. I cannot wait to share their efforts with you in February when the show opens. Tickets are available via a link on the school website but are going fast, most evenings have sold out. I would like to take a moment to thank you, as our community, for the incredible support you show us at these events.
Mr Harrington-Tucker
Head of Drama
